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Paris (City) (DC Comics)

Paris (i/ˈpærɪs/; French: [paʁi] ( listen)) is the capital and largest city of France. It is situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region. As of January 2009 the city of Paris, within its administrative limits (the 20 arrondissements) largely unchanged since 1860, has a population of about 2,300,000. Its metropolitan area is one of largest population centres in the European Union, with more than 12 million inhabitants.

An important settlement for more than two millennia, Paris had become, by the 12th century, one of Europe's foremost centres of learning and the arts and the largest city in the Western world until the 18th century. Paris is today one of the world's leading business and cultural centres, and its influences in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, science, and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the world's major global cities. It hosts the headquarters of many international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, the International Chamber of Commerce and the European Space Agency. Paris is considered one of the greenest and most liveable cities in Europe. It is also one of the most expensive cities.

Paris and the Paris Region, with €572.4 billion (US$759.9 billion) in 2010, produce more than a quarter of the gross domestic product of France and is, after London, Europe's second biggest city economy[15] and one of the largest in the world.[16] The Paris region is the first in Europe in terms of research and development capability and expenditure[17] and through its 17 universities and 55 grandes écoles has the highest concentration of higher education students in the European Union.[17] With about 42 million tourists annually in the city and its suburbs,[17] Paris is the most visited city in the world. The city and its region contain 3,800 historical monuments and four UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Paris is the capital city of France. It is situated on the Seine river, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region.

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Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris, France that stands in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, also known as the Place de l'Étoile

Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Charles de Gaulle International Airport is one of the world's principal aviation centers, as well as France's main international airport. It is named after Charles de Gaulle, leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. The Teen Titans first teamed up with Danny Chase here on a mission to rescue Danny's parents from Godiva.

Club Danger

Club Danger is a trendy night-spot located in Paris, France. Martial arts instructor Shen Chi brought Tim Drake to the club where they met a young woman known as Lynx.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. The tower has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The Parisian landmark is the tallest structure in Paris and one of the most recognized structures in the world and is named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. 6,719,200 people visited the tower in 2006 and more than 200,000,000 since its construction. This makes the tower the most visited paid monument in the world per year.

Justice League Embassy

The Justice League Embassy was the primary base of operations for the short-lived international branch of the Justice League known as Justice League Europe.